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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.05, 935.62 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.05, 935.62 and 383.25 is: 528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.05 : 935.62 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.05/935.62 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.05x = 935.62 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.05x = 358,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,578.92/678.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.84

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